User Reviews for Pimozide

Also known as: Orap

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Reviews for Pimozide

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Orap (pimozide) for Tourette's Syndrome:I'm a 65 year old female who has just been diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome. Only been on medication 1 week very low dose. I've already gained weight and experienced dull mind also energizing. Orap scares me for my age. My tic is a throaty burping sound. This whole experience is rare and unbelievable. My tic is slowing somewhat.

Orap (pimozide) for Tourette's Syndrome:I was diagnosed at the age of 14 with Tourette's Syndrome, and I am now 15. Before Orap I had a severe tic to my right side that would happen usually when I was stressed, or something was out of place, but sometimes at random. Though this medicine has helped me tremendously, I can say I am much better off without it. The side effects were just too much. I became void of any energy, and would stay in bed for more than 12 hours a day. I also started to experience syncope. I decided to stop taking Orap for a couple of weeks to see if the side effects would cease. I felt mildly better, but I developed a tic similar to what you would see in a person with Tardive Dyskinesia. I'm going back to my doctor soon to discuss what has been going on.

Orap (pimozide) for Tourette's Syndrome:I took Orap in my early 20s. My tics were minimal and I only needed Clonidine in my early 30s. I'm having a bout right now and am so scared to take the Orap again due to the side effects I've read up on. Don't know if I should just wait it out or what. I've been stuck in my hose since the end if January. Can't take the stares.

Orap (pimozide) for Tourette's Syndrome:My son was diagnosed with Tourettes and he is 10yrs old. The medicine has helped a little with his tics but still does some. His anger is getting worse while on this medication and has gained alot of weight in the half a year he has been on this medication.

Orap (pimozide) for Tourette's Syndrome:My experience with Orap was horrible. It was like taking speed for me. I was so Hyper I couldn't sit still long enough to eat a bowl of beans, I had to be moving constantly. I told the doctor how they affected me. He said Orap does that to some people so he put me back on my old meds that didn't work. Klonopin and Haldol.

Orap (pimozide) for Tourette's Syndrome:I am a 41 year old male who was diagnosed with TS when I was 12. I had medium severity and was on Haldol for 3 years, I was a zombie. I changed to Orap and it was like I was born again. I still take it after all these years, 2 mg per day and have minimal to no tics noticeable. Teva assistance program gives free medication to those who are eligible, I am on this program.

Orap (pimozide) for Tourette's Syndrome:I have had Tourette's since I was nine years old. I remember blinking non stop and knowing that something was wrong. I am now 30 and have been on Risperdal, Haldol, and Orap. The Orap is the only thing that works without any harsh side effects. Mostly I have facial and vocal tics that get fairly severe under stress. The Orap eliminates all but the most severe tics. I am extremely thankful for Orap and how it has helped make my life a little more normal. I also suffer from anxiety and OCD.

Orap (pimozide) for Tourette's Syndrome:I'm a 38 year old man who has had Tourette's from the age of 8. The only medicine I have found to control my tics almost 100% is Orap. When I take the medication my tics are almost none. I am very lucky not to have the speech tics. Mine are mostly ticks in my eyes and face.

Orap (pimozide) for Tourette's Syndrome:I was diagnosed with a "medium' case of Tourettes Syndrome when I was seven years old. I'm now 23, and in the times before I started Orap about 4 years ago I was on almost every single medication that can be used for Tourettes. In addition to the tics, I have severe anxiety/depression problems, so it complicates matters. I've seen many psychiatrists, and they have all done their best, but in the end, it really came down to finding the right combination of drugs. The Orap is good. There is no cure for Tourettes, yet, but I have faith they will find it. I believe very strongly that medication is not the only way to treat it. Sleep, diet and exercise are all important. But of all the tic medicines, Orap helps the most.

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